FWIW, when I wanted a specific pair of shoes, I ordered them directly from the brand.
It's very convenient to buy from Amazon, but it's hardly a hardship to not do so.
It's very convenient to buy from Amazon, but it's hardly a hardship to not do so.
I think a KEY benefit of amazon is that you know it has everything.
Sure, you might get better Foo at another store, but that's not the same store that sells you the better Bar. So you just default to amzn
Everlane shoe on sale for $35, with the actual cost breakdown at the bottom for info. $7.02 materials, $2.16 hardware, $6.35 labor, $3.11 duties, $3.00 transport. (true cost, $21.64)
They even give you a description of the factory. https://www.everlane.com/factories/forever-sneaker